Fatty Acid Oxidation

Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (SCAD)

Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (SCAD) is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats.  Most individuals who are identified as having SCAD never experience symptoms, while some individuals experience serious health effects. In babies, the

Glutaric Acidemia, Type II (GA-2)

Glutaric acidemia, type II (GA-2) is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats and proteins.  People affected with GA-2 are unable to convert some of the fats and proteins eaten into energy the body

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase, Type I (CPT-1A)

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase, Type I (CPT-1A) is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats. People affected with CPT-1A are unable to change some of the fats eaten and stored in the body into the energy

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase, Type II (CPT-II)

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase, type II (CPT-II) is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats. People affected with CPT-II are unable to change some of the fats eaten into energy the body needs to function. This

Carnitine Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency (CACT)

Carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency (CACT) is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats. People affected by CACT are unable to break down some of the fats eaten into energy the body needs to function. This